he provider recommends an emergency laparoscopy. You overhear the LPN/LVN telling Ms. P that methotrexate can be successfully used to treat cases of ectopic pregnancy. What should you do first?
A. Take the LPN/LVN aside and gently advise her to stop confusing the patient.
B. Direct the LPN/LVN to take her concerns directly to the provider instead of the patient.
C. Review the criteria for use of methotrexate for ectopic pregnancy with the LPN/LVN and patient.
D. Support the LPN/LVN in advocating for the patient's free choice of therapy
Question 2
The patient's pain is severe and vital signs are: Temperature: 98.4 F; Pulse: 120 breaths/min; Respiration: 24 breaths/min; and Blood Pressure: 100/60.
She is anxious and sobbing uncontrollably, saying My baby, my baby. What is the priority nursing diagnosis?
A. Acute pain related to peritonitis and rupture
B. Risk for shock related to rupture of fallopian tube
C. Anxiety related to unknown outcomes of condition
D. Ineffective childbearing process related to loss of pregnancy
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Examples of Emergency Conditions
New employees should be shown all exits in case of an emergency.
Drugs for Emergency Contraception and Pharmacologic Abortion
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